But most are simply eager to see how Butler will show up to Heat media day this year after showing up to 2022 media day with dreadlocks and then sporting an “Emo Jimmy” look for 2023 media day.

During Hardaway’s interview, podcast co-host Stephen Jackson added that perhaps Riley is also tired of Tyler Herro, who has sporadically missed time due to injury while the Heat have been “babying” him. Hardaway replied: “He’s probably talking about both of them, but I think he’s really talking directly to his star.”

With Jimmy Butler about to enter his final season under contract with the Miami Heat, the tea leaves may be trending towards an inevitable split. Retired Heat great Tim Hardaway appeared this week on an episode of the “ALL THE SMOKE” podcast.

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Jimmy Butler signed a 3-year, $146 million contract extension with the Heat in 2023 with a $52.4 million player option in 2026.